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AnythingLLM vs Jan
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| Fact | AnythingLLM | Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 67k | 45k |
| Latest | v1.17.0 | v0.8.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 20 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.
PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.
Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →
PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.
PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.
AnythingLLM
✓ signed The latest release, v1.17.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Jan
✓ signed The latest release, v0.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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